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#border-patrol
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago
Chicago

High-speed Border Patrol chase ends in arrest, tear gas used on protesters on Chicago's South Side

Border Patrol pursued and arrested a driver on Chicago's South Side, then deployed tear gas to disperse a crowd of protesters, exposing officers and bystanders.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Trump Goes on Truth Spree, Warns Border Patrol 'Will Take No Nonsense' In Chicago

Federal and Border Patrol agents patrolled downtown Chicago, prompting confrontations, local official criticism, and amplification of video by President Trump on Truth Social.
#national-guard
#immigration-enforcement
fromFortune
6 days ago
US politics

The sound of whistles: Chicago neighborhood leads the way in ICE resistance | Fortune

US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

In Chicago, a Halloween weekend of immigration arrests and violence

Heightened immigration enforcement around Chicago suppressed Halloween and Day of the Dead celebrations and triggered protests and clashes with federal agents.
Social justice
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Inside the Chicago Resistance

Chicago neighborhoods have formed rapid-response civilian teams to monitor, document, and confront federal immigration enforcement during aggressive operations.
fromFortune
6 days ago
US politics

The sound of whistles: Chicago neighborhood leads the way in ICE resistance | Fortune

Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

Here's What Happened At This Chicago Restaurant Whenever Frank Sinatra Came To Dine - Tasting Table

Frank Sinatra loved Twin Anchors' baby-back ribs, often ordered them repeatedly, and even had them delivered to a 1982 ChicagoFest performance.
Chicago
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 week ago

The Best Boutique Hotels in Chicago, From River North to Hyde Park

Chicago offers intimate, stylish boutique hotels with personalized amenities and unique design across vibrant neighborhoods, ideal for families, solo travelers, and couples.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Judge orders release of hundreds arrested during Chicago immigration raids

According to Cummings, he would allow the members' release on a $1,500 bond as long as they have no criminal history or prior removal order. The ACLU of Illinois said that the order will mean the immediate release of 13 people who have been detained by federal officials. As part of Wednesday's order, Cummings also prohibited the government from pressuring detainees to agree to voluntary deportation while their cases are pending, the Chicago Tribune added.
Chicago
#trump
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Shots fired at Border Patrol agents during immigration operation in Chicago, DHS says

Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino was there. He could be seen in cellphone video with an apparent tear gas canister in his hand. Residents demanded the detained woman's release while in pursuit of their caravan. During the incident, DHS says an unknown male, who was driving a black Jeep, fired shots at agents and fled the scene. DHS also said "an unknown number of agitators" threw a paint can and bricks at Border Patrol vehicles.
Chicago
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

I fell in love with my friend's twin. We had only dated long-distance before he proposed and I said 'yes.'

A chance text about a doppelgänger led to meeting a friend's identical twin, a Chicago encounter, growing attraction, and eventual marriage.
Real estate
fromAol
2 weeks ago

Chicago downtown office space vacancy rate jumps to record high levels

Chicago's downtown office vacancy is at a record 28%; easing commercial-to-residential conversions could reduce vacancies and help revitalize the Loop into a residential community.
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Joseph Sikora Is Ready for More Death to Fuel the Power Universe

"I gotta tell you, it's a mixed bag," Sikora says, explaining that he's sad to say good-bye to Chicago but thrilled at the "web of entanglement" Tommy finds himself in this season.
Television
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Judge Calls Trump's Border Commander A Lying Liar - Above the Law

"Video evidence ultimately disproved this," said Ellis. "Defendant Bovino admitted that he lied," she said.
US politics
#domestic-violence
Music
fromPitchfork
3 weeks ago

Jack DeJohnette, Towering Jazz Drummer and Bandleader, Dies at 83

Jack DeJohnette, influential Chicago-born jazz drummer, pianist, and bandleader who played on Miles Davis' Bitches Brew, died at 83 from congestive heart failure.
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Federal Judge Doing The Most To Make Sure ICE Doesn't Ruin Halloween - Above the Law

A group of journalists, protesters, and clergy sued the Trump administration over the military occupation of Chicago, and Ellis issued a TRO limiting the tactics federal agents can use. Amongst the banned methods of riot control include the use of tear gas and other kinds of noxious gas unless there is an immediate safety threat. But over the weekend, Bovino was caught on camera throwing canisters of tear gas into a crowd without any warnings or verbal orders to disperse.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

Chicago, ICE, and the Lie of the American Pastoral

Urban photography rewards amateurs. Whatever grandeur is lost in overexposure or an obvious angle is compensated for by lookie-loo enthusiasm, which charms locals on par with tourists. This is true of any beloved city, but since I live in Chicago my relevant example is Chicago, the Windy City, on a sea-size lake, with a skyline appreciable from a human vantage.
US politics
fromEater Chicago
3 weeks ago

A Jewish Deli Rolls Into Lincoln Park With Reuben Bagel Sandwiches

[Sam] always envisioned that the bagel trend was going to happen in Chicago, and he wanted to jump on it first," says Zeitlin's CFO Andres Zapata.
Food & drink
Chicago Cubs
fromCubsinsider
3 weeks ago

CubsCon 2026 Weekend Passes on Sale Thursday -

Weekend passes for the 2026 Cubs Convention go on sale Oct 30; the event celebrates the franchise's 150th and the 10-year World Series anniversary.
US politics
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago

ICE Kidnapped My Neighbor in Broad Daylight. The Aftermath Left Me Reeling.

Chicago has experienced mass ICE detentions in unmarked vans, prompting community resistance, expanded legal aid, and rapid-response coalitions.
Chicago
fromArtforum
4 weeks ago

Tony Fitzpatrick (1958-2025)

Tony Fitzpatrick, a Chicago-born multidisciplinary artist celebrated for bird imagery and gritty urban collages, died at sixty-six while awaiting a double lung transplant.
fromIslands
1 month ago

The Best American Cities To Go See Live Theater (Other Than New York), According To Reddit - Islands

New York City is the most popular place in the country to plan a trip based around theater - and for good reason; home to Broadway, Off Broadway, and Off-Off Broadway theaters, you could see multiple shows a day here and not get bored. However, just because New York has a reputation for being the nation's top theater destination doesn't mean that it's the only U.S. city with a fantastic theater scene.
Arts
Dining
fromEater Chicago
9 years ago

Chicago's Best Sandwiches

Chicago's sandwich scene offers inventive, high-quality sandwiches across bakeries, cafes, and restaurants, surpassing national chains with both classic subs and novel gourmet creations.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The Supreme Court's Arrogance Is Creating Surprising Problems for Trump

Seventh Circuit blocked deployment of the National Guard to Chicago, finding no credible evidence of widespread violence to justify the mobilization.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

'Go to Hell!' Actor John Cusack Rages Against Trump and His 'Masked Goons' at No Kings Rally

John Cusack condemned President Donald Trump's deployment of ICE and Border Patrol agents to Chicago and told him to "go to hell."
#national-guard-deployment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
US politics

National guard troops protecting' ICE and other federal property in Chicago area US politics live

National Guard troops deployed to protect ICE and federal facilities in Chicago; 500 troops activated under Northern Command for 60 days.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
US politics

Chicago braces for possible National Guard deployment: What we know

Chicago officials resisted a planned National Guard deployment while President Trump confirmed it, alongside a major ICE immigration operation and strong local political opposition.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Chicago to host 2026 WNBA All-Star Game

“The WNBA is thrilled to bring AT&T WNBA All-Star back to Chicago, which will undoubtedly deliver unforgettable competition and community outreach. Together with the Chicago Sky, we look forward to celebrating the game's brightest stars, engaging WNBA fans around the world, and showcasing the energy of one of basketball's most iconic cities.”
Women
Chicago
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

The Conflict on the Streets of Chicago

Federal agents carried out mass arrests and aggressive enforcement in Chicago, targeting undocumented immigrants and provoking community conflict and legal and political backlash.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Mexican gangs, the perfect fuel to double down on the federal offensive in Chicago

Federal forces deployed in Chicago have clashed with residents as DHS alleges Mexican criminal networks offered bounties to target federal agents, prompting escalated federal action.
#wgn-tv
#ice
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

ICE Targets Chicago's Homeless Community

Since September, at least six unhoused Chicagoans have been abducted by federal agents. That number is likely higher, but the social invisibility and isolation already faced by people experiencing homelessness make their disappearances harder to track. "While we have heard several reports that we are working to verify, we don't have an exhaustive list or count of all incidents involving people experiencing homelessness," wrote Melissa West, staff attorney and Equal Justice Works Fellow with the Law Project of the Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness (CCH), over email Monday.
US politics
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

BREAKING: Trump Admin 'Seriously' Considering Using the Insurrection Act, Reports NBC

President Donald Trump is considering invoking the Insurrection Act to deploy National Guard troops to major cities to address crime.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Using helicopters and chemical agents, immigration agents become increasingly aggressive in Chicago

Federal immigration raids in Chicago have involved helicopter assaults, chemical agents, mass arrests and detentions of citizens, legal residents, and children, intensifying community tensions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Federal agents taunted Chicago woman to do something' before shooting her, attorney claims

The attorney for a woman who was shot by federal agents in Chicago over the weekend after she allegedly rammed a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) vehicle has claimed that body-camera footage captures one of the officers saying, Do something, bitch, before opening fire, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. The shooting occurred on Saturday morning in Chicago's Brighton Park neighborhood, as immigration agents, at the behest of the second Trump administration, have been scouring Illinois's largest city for people to deport.
Chicago
Food & drink
fromNBC Chicago
1 month ago

Popular NYC ice cream shop to open second Chicago location, bring back iconic limited-time flavor

Van Leeuwen opens a second Chicago location at Willis Tower, bringing back limited-time Jeppson's Malört flavor and offering grand-opening promotions.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Body slamming, teargas and pepper balls: viral videos show Ice using extreme force in Chicago

Federal agents at the Broadview ICE facility escalated enforcement against protesters and journalists, using tear gas, pepper balls, and aggressive arrests that impacted locals and businesses.
fromColossal
1 month ago

Discover Fresh Talent and Immersive Art Experiences at The Other Art Fair Chicago

The Other Art Fair, presented by Saatchi Art, returns to Artifact Events in Ravenswood, Chicago, from October 30 to November 2-and this edition is bursting with creative surprises. More than 115 independent artists will fill the venue with fresh artwork, playful installations, and interactive experiences that make art accessible, fun, and unforgettable. Whether you're discovering the fair for the first time or coming back for more, this fall is your chance to immerse yourself in Chicago's most vibrant art event.
Arts
Chicago
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Riot Fest 2025 Celebrated 20 Years with Silly Punk Spunk from Green Day, Blink-182, and More: Review + Photos

Riot Fest 2025 in Chicago celebrated its 20th anniversary, reaffirming its punk roots with headliners Blink-182, Weezer, and Green Day while remaining independent.
Women
fromEater Chicago
2 months ago

This New Women's Sports Bar Levels the Playing Field

Babe's Sports Bar in Logan Square will screen only women's sports, offering stylish, laid-back hospitality and joining a growing national movement of women's-sports-focused bars.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Dreamers review powerful film about immigrant kids in the US, denied their chance of citizenship

Carlos, the main subject, is one such case: originally from Mexico, he crossed the border at the age of nine with his three brothers and his parents. Now in his late 30s, Carlos has spent all of his adult life in America, yet there is no legal pathway for him to citizenship. A tragedy looms large. Jorge, one of Carlos's siblings, was deported to Mexico after a minor driving offence, leaving behind his partner and his son.
Film
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Essay: An Angeleno dines in Mexican Chicago. They're just like us

That's because Chicago is just like us: big, urban, vibrant, and brown. This summer I visited the city where I always feel the flutter of familiarity. Let it be said: Chicago, like L.A., is Mexican as hell. Los Angeles may have more Mexican residents in total numbers, but in terms of who makes up each city's Latino population, Chicago is "as Mexican" as Los Angeles. Consider that about a third of Chicago is Hispanic or Latino, and roughly 73% of those people identify as Mexican. In Los Angeles, more than 45% are Latino, and about 71% of that population is Mexican, according to recent census data.
Chicago
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

The Cubs Should Ban Charlie Kirk From Wrigley Field

Chicago faces the threat of domestic military occupation while political leaders label justice-seeking protestors as enemies and advocate forceful suppression.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

DHS Launches Crackdown in Chicago Despite Objections From Mayor, Illinois Gov

Police officers watch as people participate in a demonstration against the planned deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago on September 6, 2025.KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / AFP / Getty Images Support justice-driven, accurate and transparent news - make a quick donation to Truthout today! After weeks of threatening to invade Chicago, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched "Operation Midway Blitz" on Monday to abduct, detain, and deport some of the millions of immigrant community members in the city.
US politics
Public health
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

The Most Important Story I've Never Told

Gun violence in Chicago behaves like a contagious phenomenon, concentrated in segregated Black neighborhoods and causing pervasive, multigenerational trauma and collateral harm.
#donald-trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Jake Tapper Asks Tom Homan if Trump Wants 'WAR' in Chicago

President Trump posted a Truth Social meme depicting Chicago burning with his face superimposed and captioned "I love the smell of deportations in the morning."
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Critics Erupt Over Trumps Social Media Bomb

I love the smell of deportations in the morning Trump posted. Chicago about to find out why it's called the Department of WAR, in reference to Trump's rebranding of the Department of Defense. Behind an AI-generated image of Trump as the main character in the movie is a depiction of Chicago burning with helicopters hovering over the city.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Chicago gears up for Trump's national guard deployment: We aren't helpless'

Federal agents and potential national guard troops are set to deploy to Chicago, prompting community concern amid recent shootings and political conflict with local leaders.
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I've been to all 50 states, but these 7 walkable US cities stole my heart

Chicago and Carmel-by-the-Sea are highly walkable destinations offering pedestrian-friendly streets, scenic paths, and vibrant neighborhoods ideal for exploring without a car.
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